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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1960

Page

8

Murphysboro pair arrested in tavern disturbance cases

A Murphysboro man Ernie Camden, 47, 1812 Pine St., was arrested for fighting and disturbing the peace at Locust Street Tavern after a scuffle with operator Hugh Morrison. Madge Wright, Murphysboro, was picked up at Court House Tavern for peace disturbance and intoxication, on a complaint by Edith Snider. Both were held in city jail Saturday.

Murphysboro Ernie Camden Pine St Locust Street Hugh Morrison Camden Morrison Madge Wright Court House Edith Snider City

Spraying Net Prompted Child’s Curious Question

Bedford Iowa mother Mrs Dwayne Ay er shades her hair with spray net when her three year old son asks if she is spraying for bugs. This playful moment captures everyday concerns in a small town.

Convict Jury Verdict After Slurred Testimony

The jury returned a guilty verdict after witnesses described the driver staggering from his car to a dead cow and murmuring in slurred tones that he was hurt and should be taken to a hospital.

Firemen Plan Christmas Aid in Murphysboro

Santa Claus will be on hand with treats for children at 1 p m Friday in the Murphysboro City Hall for a Christmas party. Firemen plan to distribute basket dinners to needy families Friday night after the party. Churches clubs and individuals may bring food and gifts for distribution. Firemen will repair toys not too badly damaged.

Santa Claus Murphysboro City Hall Ray Prather Prather Pong

Weekend arrestes freed awaiting hearing before magistrate

Weekend night arrestes released to await a hearing before Police Magistrate Charles Helwig Sr. who is ill.

Prolice Charles Helwig Sr

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